The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Burnham Smackdown!

Burnham Smackdown!

7 panelists. 1 moderator. You be the judge.
 
Architecture journalist Lynn Becker moderates this fast-paced discussion featuring a band of urban experts who each take on one aspect of the 1909 Plan of Chicago by Burnham and Bennett, make it relevant and accessible by bringing it up-to-date, then offer real-world solutions on how it might be implemented.
 
Speakers:

  • Samuel Assefa, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of Phoenix Sustainable Asset Management
  • Richard Avery, Architect, ALA, Principal, Hampton Avery Architects
  • Nicholas Petty, MLA, Project Manager, Urban Habitat Chicago
  • Rashmi Ramaswamy , LEED AP, AIA, Architect, SHED Studio
  • Mike Newman, AIA, Architect, SHED Studio
  • Lesley Roth, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
  • Zoka Zola, Architect, AIA, RIBA, LEED AP, Principal, Zoka Zola Architecture + Urban Design

Program Partner

Urban Habitat Chicago

Formed in 2004, Urban Habitat Chicago (UHC) demonstrates the viability of sustainable concepts and practices in urban environments through research, education and hands-on projects.

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This program was offered on these dates:
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:00pm

Urban Habitat Chicago

Cost: Suggested donation: $5

Website: http://www.urbanhabitatchicago.org/events/lectures/364/

Location:
Schuba's Tavern (upstairs)
3159 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773-525-2508
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